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Emergency action

Emergency-procurement actions — purchases or repairs the mayor authorized without standard bidding because of an immediate public need.

Volume timeline

Emergency action — items per month

Indexed so far 383 items in last 79 months
Total dollars $52.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 2 items 2022-02-01: 2 items, $17,880 2022-03-01: 7 items, $73,663 2022-04-01: not indexed yet 2022-05-01: 9 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 5 items 2022-07-01: 6 items, $5,106 2022-08-01: 6 items, $32,499 2022-09-01: 3 items, $61,500 2022-10-01: 8 items, $585,289 2022-11-01: 2 items 2022-12-01: 1 items 2023-01-01: 8 items 2023-02-01: 7 items, $8.4M 2023-03-01: 5 items, $75,693 2023-04-01: 5 items, $1.1M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 3 items, $1.0M 2024-02-01: 2 items 2024-03-01: not indexed yet 2024-04-01: 3 items, $151,790 2024-05-01: 1 items 2024-06-01: 2 items, $299,523 2024-07-01: 3 items, $18,157 2024-08-01: not indexed yet 2024-09-01: 3 items, $99,500 2024-10-01: 3 items, $35,308 2024-11-01: not indexed yet 2024-12-01: 2 items 2025-01-01: 2 items 2025-02-01: 3 items, $51,275 2025-03-01: 3 items, $79,158 2025-04-01: 2 items, $13,615 2025-05-01: 2 items, $365,845 2025-06-01: 3 items, $11,263 2025-07-01: 1 items 2025-08-01: 1 items, $354,486 2025-09-01: 4 items, $23,872 2025-10-01: 2 items, $17,828 2025-11-01: 4 items, $582,200 2025-12-01: 1 items 2026-01-01: not indexed yet 2026-02-01: not indexed yet 2026-03-01: 4 items, $62,450 2026-04-01: 2 items 2026-05-01: 2 items, $480,940 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County for emergency staffing at events

City events will have access to county emergency management personnel for public safety support. This partnership helps ensure adequate emergency response capacity during large gatherings.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (JCEMA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $62K

City buys 3M Scott Safety cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $

Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Gillespie Construction to repair storm sewer at 1243 Dunston Avenue

Storm sewer damage is creating trenches in yards at this address; emergency repair contract lets work begin without delay.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 1243 Dunston Avenue
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for storm sewer failure

City activated emergency procurement to fix a critical storm sewer failure, protecting drainage infrastructure and preventing potential flooding or public health risks in affected areas.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $24K

Council awards $23,560 thermal imaging cameras to MES

Fire department adds thermal imaging to improve emergency response and search-and-rescue operations.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $5K

Fire Recruit School: $5,271 training supplies from MES

City spends $5,271 on educational materials for Birmingham Fire and Rescue recruit training, ensuring new firefighters have proper instructional equipment.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for flooding at Police HQ

Police headquarters flooded and requires emergency repairs to restore operations. The city is using emergency procurement to fix the damage quickly.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 6504 3rd Ave N; bills owner $3,669

City tore down a hazardous structure and is charging the property owner for the cost. Residents living nearby benefit from removal of a public safety risk.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6504 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency storm sewer repair contract awarded to CP Construction at 3448 Cliff R

City approves emergency repairs to storm sewer infrastructure at 3448 Cliff Road. Emergency procurement allows immediate work without standard bidding to prevent infrastructure failure or flooding.

Counterparty: CP Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 3448 Cliff Road
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency storm sewer repair approved at 3448 Cliff Road

City authorizes emergency repairs to failed storm sewer infrastructure at this location. Protects property from water damage and restores drainage service to affected area.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 3448 Cliff Road
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #79 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,106 demolition cost for 117 71st St N

Property owner at 117 71st Street North will be billed $5,106.20 to cover the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 117 71st Street North, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #88 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: water leak at Botanical Gardens

City is addressing urgent water damage at the Botanical Gardens. Emergency repairs are necessary to prevent further structural damage and keep the facility operational.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Botanical Gardens
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #89 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC installation approved for Fire Station #21

Fire Station #21 gets urgent climate control repairs, ensuring firefighters have safe working conditions and operational readiness during emergencies.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station #21
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #87 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Birmingham City Jail sally port locks

Sally port locks are critical safety infrastructure at the jail—damage affects secure movement of detainees and staff. This emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to address the immediate security risk.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham City Jail
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to administer Emergency Loan Fund with BBRC

City establishes loan program for small businesses in emergency financial hardship through partnership with Birmingham Business Resource Center.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for Print Shop Cutter Machine

City Print Shop's cutting machine is out of service; emergency repair restores in-house printing capacity for city operations and documents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #66 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repairs approved for Fire Station #18

Fire Station #18's heating and cooling system is down and needs immediate repair to keep the station operational and firefighters safe and comfortable on duty.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station #18
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City renews emergency vehicle lighting contract with ProLogic ITS, 1 year

Keeps police and fire vehicles equipped with emergency lighting for responses. Unit prices are locked in on the renewal; budget impact depends on emergency vehicle purchases over the 12-month period.

Counterparty: ProLogic ITS., LLC, Acworth, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency drain pan repair approved at Boutwell Auditorium

City activates emergency procurement to fix critical drainage issue at public venue, ensuring building integrity and public event operations continue without interruption.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repairs approved for Police Headquarters

City approves emergency contract with Tecta America for urgent roof repairs at Police Headquarters. Protects critical public safety facility from weather damage.

Counterparty: Tecta America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Police HQ

Council receives notice of emergency repairs needed at police headquarters to prevent further water damage and operational disruption.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
May 31, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall burst pipe: emergency repair authorized

Water damage at City Hall requires immediate repair to prevent further structural damage and operational disruption. Emergency procurement allows the city to bypass standard bidding and move quickly.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
May 31, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency chiller repair approved for Highland Golf and Tennis

Facility will restore air-conditioning service at the city recreation venue without delay through emergency procurement.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Highland Golf and Tennis
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #8 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $6.6M

$6.6M in federal emergency rental aid allocated to Community Development

City receives federal grant to help renters facing eviction or housing instability. Funds go directly to Community Development for distribution through Emergency Rental Assistance program.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $3

Emergency storm sewer repair at 2905 Carlisle Road

Storm sewer failure requires immediate repair to prevent flooding and property damage in the area. City approves emergency contract with Baird Contracting.

Counterparty: Baird Contracting Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 2905 Carlisle Road
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